At 30, she entered her first marriage, only to find that the pressure of matrimony didn't end—it intensified. Her husband quickly spiraled out of control, turning their relationship into one devoid of intimacy, treating her more like a "slave" or "servant" than a wife. After six grueling years, with the help of a lawyer, she finally secured a divorce. Eight years later, at age 53, she began a new chapter with a husband and stepson, forming a fresh household. Yet, her new husband is aging, and she walks this new path burdened with uncertainty and inner turmoil.